"As a matter of fact, we're becoming an aseptic society where "everything" is forbidden and where there is no more freedom of choice nor a slight taste for adventure...I think our parents were happier than we are..."
Possibly. But let's face it, we're only playing catch-up to most europeans, who lost many of their liberties years ago and didn't even notice. At least over here some people are putting up a rearguard action.
Cheers.
p.s. politicians in the U.S. are less representative of your average Joe and Jane than they are across the pond. Thank goodness.